Bilbao la Vieja

Bilbao

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Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo "Bilbao la Vieja" by Fred Romero (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Popular places to visit

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture and a city

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

4.5/5(101 reviews)

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
San Mames Stadium which includes a river or creek and modern architecture

San Mames Stadium

4/5(22 reviews)

Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.

San Mames Stadium
Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Plaza Nueva

5/5(2 reviews)

Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.

Plaza Nueva
Plaza Moyua featuring flowers, heritage architecture and a park

Plaza Moyua

4/5(67 reviews)

Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.

Plaza Moyua
Ribera Market featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and a city

Ribera Market

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.

Ribera Market
University of Deusto Bilbao

University of Deusto Bilbao

4/5(12 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Deusto Bilbao as part of your travels around Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

University of Deusto Bilbao

Things to do

Bilbao Interactive City Tour

Bilbao Interactive City Tour

HK$64
per adult
Bilbao Interactive City Tour
Bilbao’s Timeless Trail: Art & History Walk

Bilbao’s Timeless Trail: Art & History Walk

HK$3,684
per adult
Bilbao’s Timeless Trail: Art & History Walk
Bilbao Reborn: Feasting in the Comeback City

Bilbao Reborn: Feasting in the Comeback City

HK$1,177
per adult
Bilbao Reborn: Feasting in the Comeback City
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

HK$275
per adult
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

HK$322
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Excursion from Bilbao San Sebastian Hondarribia and Getaria

Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria

HK$497
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria
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Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja

Hotel Bilbi

Hotel Bilbi

2 out of 5
Calle Miribilla, 8, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (399 reviews)
Location
"The area where the hotel is situated, is a bit rough and ready, but the people are open and friendly and it wasn't a problem."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

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Hotel Bilbi
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is HK$1,008 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
HK$1,008
HK$1,109 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (757 reviews)
"Supper nice"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is HK$1,017 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
HK$1,017
HK$1,119 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (986 reviews)
Walking distance to just about everything
"The hotel is right in the middle of everything."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"What a beautiful hotel in Bilbao. The staff is so helpful and kind, definitely a great place to stay!!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Mesedeetako Kaia 3, Bilbao
The price is HK$1,109 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
HK$1,109
HK$1,220 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
Lovely stay, great location!
"The hotel staff were super nice, especially on reception, always happy to give directions or a recommendation. The room is nice, we had a lovely gesture on one of our birthdays, when chocolates and a free drinks token for the both of us at sky bar was left, what a lovely touch! Not many sun loungers ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is HK$770 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
HK$770
HK$848 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"El personal fue amable y me dejaron salir de la habitación a las 2 en vez de a las 12 tras pagar 20 euros extra, que es un precio razonable."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao la Vieja

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San Francisco

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.

San Francisco
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Zabala

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

Zabala
Ribera Market showing food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

Bilbao Old Town
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San Adrián

San Adrián might not have many top sights, but Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

San Adrián
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Iralabarri

Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Casino Bilbao and Ensanche.

Iralabarri
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Santutxu

3.5/5(12 area reviews)

When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.

Santutxu

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